rocket scientist
Americannoun
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a specialist in rocketry.
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an exemplar of keen intelligence, especially mathematical ability.
Example Sentences
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It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out what those values might be.
From Salon ● May 3, 2026
While NBC did not show the incident, announcer Mike Tirico said, in explaining the brief stoppage of play, “We have some rocket scientist running around the field.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 9, 2026
The league has even employed pilots, air traffic controllers, and a rocket scientist.
From Barron's ● Feb. 3, 2026
In achieving his dream to be a rocket scientist, he would become an American hero.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2025
Lynn planned to become either a rocket scientist or a famous writer.
From "Kira-Kira" by Cynthia Kadohata
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